… all the way round the pond – and a great view up the ridge. There are more trees on the right where they have lots of shade and places for dust bathing. There are usually sheep in the field just beyond the run and its funny to watch the lambs being curious…

We used to let them free-range all over the garden and I loved having them all around me, but this year I am starting to grow more flowers and veggies and I know just how destructive the darlings can be and so we created a run. They seem very happy and love the stuff growing in and around the pond. And they don’t miss out – I share out the raspberries and pull up the dandelions for them…

I think “chooks” is a great description for them Elizabeth. I call them my chickies or my girlies…. and yes – they make me laugh too – especially when they eat each other’s food and run around chasing each other trying to retrieve their treat when there are more tasty morsels just sitting on the ground waiting for them!
Cheers…